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Comoros Comoros Last Updated: 05/23/2025 |
| The Comoros is a small island nation located in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Africa. It is an archipelago comprising four main islands: Grande Comore, Moheli, Anjouan, and Mayotte, the latter of which is an overseas department of France. The capital city is Moroni, located on Grande Comore. Comoros' population was 883,075 in 2024. | |
| The Comoros has a diverse mix of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The official languages are Comorian, French, and Arabic, and Islam is the dominant religion. The economy of the Comoros is primarily based on agriculture, including the cultivation of vanilla, cloves, and ylang-ylang, a flower used in the production of perfumes. The country also has some tourism potential, with its natural beauty, including stunning beaches, coral reefs, and active volcanoes, attracting visitors from around the world. The Comoros has faced various political and economic challenges, including instability, poverty, and environmental issues. However, the government has taken steps to improve the country's development and attract foreign investment, and the Comoros has made progress in recent years towards achieving greater political stability and economic growth. | |
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Grande Comore Place » Island Grande Comore is an island in Comoros off the coast of Africa. It is the largest island in the Comoros nation. Most of its population is of the Comorian ethnic group. Its population as of 2006 is about 316,600. The island's capital is Moroni, which is also the national capital. 258 views 💖 1 👍 0Comoros |
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Moroni Place » City Moroni is the largest city, national capital, and seat of the government of the Union of the Comoros, a sovereign archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean. Moroni is the capital of the semi-autonomous island of Ngazidja, the largest of the three main islands of the republic. The city's estimated population in 2016 was 111,326 residents, up from 41,557 in 2003. 290 views 💖 1 👍 0Comoros |
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Moheli Marine Park Place » Outdoors Moheli Marine Park is a protected area located in the Comoros Islands, specifically on the island of Moheli. It was established in 2001 and covers an area of approximately 400 square kilometers (154 square miles) of coastal and marine environments, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests. 523 views 💖 1 👍 0Comoros |
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Mount Karthala Place » Outdoors Mount Karthala is an active shield volcano located on the southern part of Grande Comore Island, which is part of the Union of the Comoros in East Africa. With an elevation of 2,361 meters (7,746 feet), it is the highest point in the Comoros and one of the most active volcanoes in the world. 564 views 💖 1 👍 0Comoros |